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Race 8 (168)

TAI LAM CHUNG HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 DIVINE BOY (T163) J Moreira B Dropped back to near the rear 6-7Ls off the pace, picked up momentum 400M, made rapid headway and led near 100M, swiftly shook clear under hands and heels riding, won with plenty in hand.
2 8 FANTASTIC FEELING (T273) K Teetan H Caught wide early from 12 before slotting into a 2-wide position behind midfield, 5Ls off the pace 400M, responded when put to task, couldn't match winner's finishing kick but stayed on well for clear 2nd.
3 11 FOREVER RED (T365) M L Yeung P Settled down in mid-division 4Ls back, ran on steadily for non-threatening 3rd.
4 1 HELLA HEDGE (P355) H N Wong B Pressed the pace on the outside, stayed on well in straight, headed 100M, weakened towards finish.
5 12 JOYEUX (S340) C Y Ho H/V/TT Caught 3-wide no cover throughout from draw 8, crept closer to leaders nearing home turn, kept on fairly in straight and not bridging the gap on leaders.
6 4 TANGO FIRE (S081) N Rawiller B/H Restrained after the start and travelled near the rear 6Ls behind leader, made limited progress passing 300M, never threatened.
7 6 COUR VALANT (P190) B Prebble H-/B1/TT1 Broke a step slow, dropped well off the early pace, 8Ls to make up 400M, gave limited response, not reached contention.
8 10 LONGWAH SILENT (T172) D Whyte TT Chased leaders, held every chance turning in, stayed on to final 200M and wilted. (No Vet findings)
9 7 HARBOUR ALERT (T254) Z Purton H Sent forward vying for lead, offered a mild bid early straight, headed near 200M, no extra late (No Vet findings)
10 3 HAPPY METEOR (T171) N Callan B/H Tracked leaders, rallied early straight but failed to make headway, eased late. (Blood in trachea)
11 5 SILVER GATSBY (T161) K C Ng CP1/TT1 Bustled along early but lacked pace, soon fell back to the rear 8Ls behind, faded away passing 400M, never involved.
12 9 DANEHILL SILENCE (T158) T H So -- Raced in midfield, niggled along middle stages to maintain position, dropped out from 300M, eased.
B : Blinkers BO : Blinker with one cowl only CC : Cornell Collar CP : Sheepskin Cheek Pieces
CO : Sheepskin Cheek Piece One Side E : Ear Plugs H : Hood P : Pacifier
PC : Pacifier with cowls PS : Pacifier with one cowl SB : Sheepskin Browband SR : Shadow Roll
TT : Tongue Tie V : Visor VO : Visor with one cowl XB : Crossed Nose Band
"1" : First time "2" : Replaced "-" : Removed